# Georgia visa for Nepali citizens

> Georgia visa for Nepali citizens. · Processing: 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).

Canonical page: https://yatraforfun.com/visa/georgia
Last updated: 2026-04-26

## Embassy / mission

- **Mission:** Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- **Address:** B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India
- **Phone:** +91 11 4143 4747
- **Email:** embassy.india@mfa.gov.ge
- **Hours:** Mon–Fri 09:30–17:30 (consular by appointment). Sticker visa decisions issued by the Embassy Delhi; e-visa decisions issued automatically by the MFA system in Tbilisi.
- **Application centre:** VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu — Chhaya Devi Complex, 3rd Floor, Amrit Marg, Thamel, Kathmandu (shared VFS Global building used for multiple missions). Mon–Fri 09:00–16:00 submission, 15:00–17:00 collection. Sticker visa intake only — most Nepali tourists use the e-visa instead. Book appointment at visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo.
- **Online portal:** https://www.evisa.gov.ge (Georgian e-Visa portal — fastest path for Nepali tourists, business, treatment) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo (VFS Georgia Nepal — sticker-visa intake) · https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi · https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits) · https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA
- **Payment:** e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx in USD during the application. Sticker visa: VFS service charge + courier in cash NPR or by card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Delhi sticker visa: INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of Georgia" at any Indian bank.

## Visa categories

### Tourist — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism

**Purpose:** Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel within Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits.
**Validity:** 120 days from date of issuance to enter Georgia.
**Entries:** Single (default).
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).
**How to apply:** Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.
**Financial requirement:** Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.

**Required documents:**

- Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages) — Color JPG/PNG; max 2 MB.
- Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background) — JPG/PNG max 2 MB; uploaded to the e-Visa portal.
- Confirmed return / onward air ticket — Yatra dummy ticket (NPR 999) acceptable.
- Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay
- Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended) — Original on bank letterhead, scanned and uploaded.
- Travel insurance (recommended but not mandatory) *(conditional)* — EUR 30,000 Schengen-style policy or any equivalent travel insurance.
- Cover letter explaining purpose of trip (1–2 pages) *(conditional)* — Strengthens borderline applications.
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — See per-bundle breakdown below — submit the bundle that matches your active income source.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- e-Visa is the fastest path — most applications decided within 24–72 hours. Sticker visa at VFS only needed if e-Visa is refused or for special categories.
- Visa-free pathway: holders of a valid Schengen / US / UK / Canada / Japan / Australia multi-entry short-stay visa or residence permit can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days. Present the original document at port of entry — no separate Georgian visa needed.
- Georgia entry stamp is automatic on arrival when entering on e-Visa — no further registration required for stays under 90 days.

### Business — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Business

**Purpose:** Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within 180 days.
**Validity:** 120 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single (e-Visa default); Multiple via sticker visa for repeat business profiles.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa; 10–15 days for sticker visa at VFS.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.ge for e-Visa OR VFS Kathmandu sticker visa with Georgian inviter docs.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (passport scan, photo, return ticket, hotel)
- Letter of invitation from Georgian company on company letterhead — Includes inviter's identification number (Public Service Hall registration), business activity, purpose of meeting, dates, and confirmation of who covers expenses.
- Georgian inviter business registration extract (from Public Service Hall / Sakrebulo)
- Cover letter from Nepali employer (on letterhead, signed and stamped) — Confirms position, purpose of trip, dates approved as work-related travel, return-to-role commitment.
- Conference / event registration (if applicable) *(conditional)*
- Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended)
- Income Tax Returns (last 3 years)
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (Business bundle most relevant for self-employed travellers)
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.

**Notes:**
- Business visitors do NOT need a work permit — but the activity must be commercial-meeting-style with primary remuneration outside Georgia.
- For ongoing engagement (>90 days), apply for a Type D long-stay residence permit for Work or Investment after arrival.

### Family Visit — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Visit to Family or Friends

**Purpose:** Visiting family or friends resident in Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within 180 days.
**Validity:** 120 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single (default); Multiple via sticker visa.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.ge or VFS Kathmandu sticker visa with host invitation.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (passport scan, photo, return ticket, accommodation)
- Letter of invitation from Georgian host (citizen / PR / residence-permit holder) — Includes host name, address, status, relationship to applicant, dates of stay, who covers expenses. Notarised at any Georgian notary public.
- Host's status proof: Georgian ID card, passport, or residence permit copy
- Host's 3-month bank statement OR salary slips (proof of capacity to host)
- Cover letter from applicant explaining the relationship and visit purpose
- Family-relationship proof: marriage / birth certificate (notarised English translations + MoFA-attested)
- Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity to cover own incidental expenses
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- For long-term family reunion (>90 days), the spouse / child applies for Type D residence permit at the Public Service Hall in Georgia after arrival on a short-stay visa.

### Student — Long-Stay Residence Permit — Studies (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)

**Purpose:** Full-time study at a recognised Georgian higher-education institution. Popular for Nepali students seeking affordable MBBS, dental, engineering, and business programmes.
**Stay duration:** Programme length; biometric residence-permit card valid 1 year initially, renewable.
**Validity:** Initial entry on Georgian e-Visa or sticker visa; residence-permit application filed AFTER arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry on residence permit.
**Processing time:** Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express (extra fee).
**How to apply:** (1) Get accepted to a Georgian institution + receive admission letter; (2) enter Georgia on e-Visa OR sticker visa; (3) within 60 days of arrival, file Application for Temporary Residence Permit at any Georgian Public Service Hall (Sakrebulo) with the institution-issued admission letter + supporting docs; (4) collect biometric residence-permit card (digital + physical) within 30 days.
**Financial requirement:** Funds proof: minimum USD 3,000 (≈ NPR 4 lakh) in a Georgian bank account in student's name OR sponsor declaration with sponsor's 6-month bank statement showing equivalent capacity. Tuition for first year paid OR confirmed waiver / scholarship.

**Required documents:**

- Application form for Temporary Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall) — Form available at the Public Service Hall counter or online at sda.gov.ge.
- University / college / vocational admission letter from a Georgian-accredited institution — Must be a Georgian Higher Education Institution recognised by the Ministry of Education and Science of Georgia. Includes programme, start date, language of study, tuition for first year.
- Proof of paid tuition for the first year OR scholarship confirmation
- Funds proof: USD 3,000 deposit in a Georgian bank account OR sponsor declaration with sponsor's 6-month bank statement
- Confirmed accommodation in Georgia (university dormitory contract OR private rental ≥ 6 months)
- Comprehensive health insurance valid in Georgia — From a Georgian insurer or a recognised foreign insurer covering Georgia.
- Academic transcripts + Diplomas / Degrees (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled) — SLC / SEE, +2, Bachelor's — every level completed.
- English proficiency certificate (per programme requirement) — IELTS Academic 5.5+ for most undergraduate programmes; 6.0+ for Master's. Some programmes accept institution's own English test.
- Birth certificate + citizenship certificate (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled)
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA (≤ 6 months old, MoFA-apostilled)
- HIV / AIDS test result + Hepatitis B + Tuberculosis screening (≤ 4 months old) — Performed at MoFA-recognised lab in Nepal. Mandatory for student residence permit.
- ANY ONE income bundle for sponsor — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed) — Funds the tuition / living allowance.
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- Student residence permits in Georgia are MUCH simpler than Schengen alternatives — applied AFTER arrival, processed in 30 days, low cost (~ USD 100), and student is allowed to work part-time without restriction.
- Tuition for English-medium MBBS programmes at Georgian medical universities is typically USD 6,000–8,000/year — significantly cheaper than India / China / Philippines / Russia for equivalent WHO-recognised degrees.
- After 5 years of continuous residence, students can apply for Permanent Residence Permit; after 10 years, naturalisation as Georgian citizen.

### Work — Long-Stay Residence Permit — Work (issued in Georgia, not as a visa)

**Purpose:** Employment with a Georgian employer OR self-employment / business ownership in Georgia.
**Stay duration:** Tied to employment contract — typically 1 year initially, renewable.
**Validity:** Initial entry on e-Visa / sticker visa; residence permit issued after arrival.
**Entries:** Multi-entry on residence permit.
**Processing time:** Residence permit decision at Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.
**How to apply:** (1) Receive job offer from Georgian employer OR register a Georgian company online via Public Service Hall; (2) enter Georgia on e-Visa or sticker visa; (3) within 60 days of arrival, file Application for Work Residence Permit at any Public Service Hall with the employment contract OR business registration; (4) collect biometric residence-permit card.

**Required documents:**

- Application form for Work Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall)
- Employment contract from Georgian employer OR Georgian business registration extract (if self-employed) — For employment: contract on letterhead with position, salary, duration. For self-employment: extract from Public Service Hall confirming company registration in applicant's name.
- Georgian employer business registration extract (Public Service Hall) — For employment-based residence permits.
- Educational certificates + experience letters supporting the role — Notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled.
- Comprehensive health insurance valid in Georgia
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA (MoFA-apostilled)
- HIV / AIDS test + Hepatitis B + Tuberculosis screening (≤ 4 months old)
- Confirmed accommodation in Georgia (employer-provided OR rental contract ≥ 12 months)
- Funds proof: bank statement showing GEL 5,400+ (≈ USD 2,000 / NPR 2.7 lakh) in a Georgian bank account OR equivalent salary commitment from employer
- ANY ONE income bundle (Salary bundle most relevant for employed applicants)
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.

**Notes:**
- Georgia's liberal investment regime: registering an LLC at Public Service Hall takes ~30 minutes online and has NO minimum capital requirement. Many Nepalis use this to obtain a 1-year Investment Residence Permit independently.
- Tax residency in Georgia: spend > 183 days/year in Georgia and you become a Georgian tax resident — Georgia has territorial taxation (only Georgia-source income is taxed) and a flat 20 % personal income tax.
- After 6 years on continuous Work Residence Permit, holders can apply for Permanent Residence Permit; after 10 years, naturalisation as Georgian citizen.

### Transit — Georgian Transit Visa

**Purpose:** Transit through Georgia or a Georgian airport (Tbilisi TBS, Batumi BUS, Kutaisi KUT) en route to a third country.
**Stay duration:** Up to 5 days transit.
**Validity:** 90 days from issuance.
**Entries:** Single or Double.
**Processing time:** 5 working days for e-Visa transit OR 10–15 days for sticker transit at VFS.
**How to apply:** evisa.gov.ge transit category OR VFS Kathmandu sticker transit visa.

**Required documents:**

- Standard application set (passport scan, photo, insurance)
- Confirmed onward air ticket departing Georgia within transit window
- Visa for the destination third country (where applicable) — Georgian Border Police verify onward admissibility at port of entry.
- Brief cover letter explaining transit *(conditional)*

**Notes:**
- Most Nepali tourists do NOT need a separate transit visa for Georgia — the e-Visa tourist category covers short transit stays under 30 days.
- Tbilisi International Airport handles connecting flights to Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia — popular routing for Nepali budget travellers via Salam Air, FlyDubai, Pegasus.

### Multi-Entry — Permanent Residence Permit (long-term path)

**Purpose:** Long-term residence in Georgia after 6 years of continuous lawful residence on Work / Studies / Family permits, OR direct PR via investment (USD 300,000+ in Georgian real estate).
**Stay duration:** Permanent (no expiry; must visit Georgia at least once every 3 years to maintain).
**Validity:** Permanent.
**Entries:** Multiple.
**Processing time:** Public Service Hall: 30 days standard, 10 days express.
**How to apply:** Apply at Public Service Hall in Tbilisi or Batumi after meeting eligibility (6 years residence OR USD 300,000 property investment).
**Financial requirement:** Path 1 (residence-based PR): 6 years of continuous lawful residence on Work / Studies / Family permits. Path 2 (investment-based PR): USD 300,000+ in Georgian residential or commercial real estate.

**Required documents:**

- Application form for Permanent Residence Permit (filed at Public Service Hall)
- Proof of 6 years lawful residence (residence-permit history) OR USD 300,000+ property investment proof (Land Registry extract)
- Funds proof: bank statement showing minimum monthly income equivalent to USD 1,000 + USD 300/dependant
- Police clearance from Nepal MoFA AND Georgian police record
- Health insurance
- Birth + marriage certificates (notarised English translations + MoFA-apostilled) for the entire family
- ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed)
- Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application) — Important Notes: (1) All documents issued in Nepali language must be translated into English and notarised (certified by a notary public). (2) The applicant is required to provide documents for any ONE source of income only from the categories listed below.
- 1. Business Income *(conditional)* — Applicants involved in business must submit the following:
- PAN Certificate — Permanent Account Number certificate issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD).
- Business Registration Certificate — Submit ONE of: (a) Company Registrar Certificate (for private/public limited companies), (b) Cottage / Small Industry (Gharelu) Registration, OR (c) Municipality / Ward (Wada) Registration Certificate.
- Additional Registration Certificates (if applicable) *(conditional)* — Sector-specific endorsements: (a) Tourism Board Registration for travel-related businesses, (b) Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) Registration for financial institutions, (c) Contractor License from Municipality / Ward Office.
- Latest Audit Report — Signed by a Nepal Chartered Accountants Institute (ICAN)–registered auditor, with company stamp.
- Tax Clearance Certificate — Issued by the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) for the latest fiscal year.
- 2. Salary-Based Income *(conditional)* — Applicants who are employed must provide:
- Salary Certificate / Salary Letter — On employer letterhead, signed and stamped — stating designation, joining date, monthly gross / net salary, and tenure.
- Leave Approval Letter — Confirming sanctioned leave dates covering the full trip plus a buffer; signed by HR / authorised signatory.
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer — Confirming the employer has no objection to the trip and the applicant will return to duty after the leave window.
- Tax Clearance Certificate from IRD OR Tax Submission Letter from employer with tax statements — Either personal tax clearance from the Inland Revenue Department for the latest year, OR an employer letter confirming TDS deduction + remittance with attached employee tax statement.
- 3. Pension Income *(conditional)* — Applicants receiving pension must submit:
- Pension Certificate (Pension Patta) — Original Nijamati / armed-forces pension book issued by the Pension Management Office, plus copies of all entries.
- Company ID Card (if available) *(conditional)* — Photocopy of the former government / public-sector service ID card (front + back).
- Recent Pension Bank Statement — Last 3–6 months of pension-account transactions showing regular monthly pension credits — original, signed and stamped on every page.
- Pension Receiving Confirmation Letter from Bank — On bank letterhead, confirming the applicant's pension account, monthly credit amount, and account holder details.
- 4. Rental Income *(conditional)* — Applicants earning rental income must provide:
- Land Ownership Certificate — Original + copy of the Lalpurja (land title deed) for the rental-yielding land / property.
- Building Completion Certificate — Issued by the Municipality / Nagarpalika engineering office confirming the building is completed and fit for occupancy.
- Land and Building Tax Payment Certificate — Latest fiscal-year payment receipts from Municipality (Nagarpalika) and Ward (Wada) office (malpot / bhumi-ghar tax).

**Notes:**
- After 10 years of continuous lawful residence (with at least 5 of those on PR), holders can apply for naturalisation as Georgian citizens — Georgia allows dual citizenship in some cases.
- Investment-based PR via real estate is one of the cheapest PR routes in the world for non-EU nationals — USD 300,000 property investment vs. EUR 500,000+ for EU equivalents.
- Georgia's tax regime + low cost of living + liberal residence rules have made it a popular relocation destination for digital nomads, remote workers, and small entrepreneurs from Nepal, India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh since 2020.

## Important general notes

- Every Nepali-language document MUST be accompanied by a notary-certified English translation — embassies will reject untranslated originals. Use a Nepal Bar Council–registered translator and have each translation notarised by a Notary Public.
- Income proof for Georgian visas: ANY ONE of the four Nepal-side income bundles is sufficient (Business OR Salary OR Pension OR Rental) — pick the bundle matching your active income source.
- Georgia is NOT in the EU and NOT in the Schengen Area — it operates an independent visa system with three pathways for Nepalis: (1) e-Visa online (fastest, 5 working days), (2) sticker visa at VFS Kathmandu (10–15 days), (3) visa-free entry for holders of valid Schengen / US / UK / OECD short-stay visa or residence permit.
- Schengen / US / UK / OECD multi-entry visa or residence permit holders DO NOT need a Georgian visa for stays up to 90 days in any 180-day period — present the original document at the port of entry. This is a unilateral Georgian reciprocity rule effective since 2015 — much broader than the EU's Decision 565/2014.
- GOOD NEWS for Nepal: the e-Visa pathway is the simplest and cheapest Schengen-equivalent visa available to Nepali passport holders — fully online, no embassy / VFS visit needed for short-stay tourism / business / treatment. Many Nepalis use Georgia as a "Schengen lite" travel destination.
- Biometrics are NOT required for Georgian e-Visa or sticker visa. (Georgia is not in Schengen and does not operate the SIS biometric system.)
- Travel medical insurance is recommended but NOT mandatory for Georgian short-stay visas. For long-stay residence permits, comprehensive Georgian health insurance from a registered Georgian insurer is required.
- For Type D long-stay residence permits, applications are filed at any Georgian Public Service Hall (Sakrebulo) IN GEORGIA after arrival on a short-stay visa. Pre-arrival residence-permit applications via embassies are limited and rarely used.
- Georgia uses Georgian Lari (GEL) — 1 USD ≈ 2.7 GEL (2026). Georgia is NOT in the Eurozone.
- Georgia has a liberal foreign-investor regime: any non-EU national can register a Georgian company online via the Public Service Hall (no minimum capital required for an LLC), and ownership of a registered Georgian business is grounds for a 1-year work-and-investment residence permit.
- Tbilisi and Batumi are popular destinations for Nepali students (low-cost MBBS programmes at Tbilisi State Medical University, David Tvildiani Medical University) and workers (hospitality, tech, agriculture). Long-stay Type D applications via Georgia have grown rapidly since 2018.
- Georgia is one of the friendliest visa regimes in the world for Nepali passport holders — the e-Visa approval rate is consistently > 90 % for first-time applicants with clean travel history and clear funds proof.
- Common refusal patterns for Nepal e-Visas: incomplete documentation (no return ticket, no hotel booking), unexplained funds source, prior overstays in any country, single applicants under 30 without dependants travelling without itinerary specifics.

## How to apply (4 steps)

1. **Confirm Georgia visa eligibility** — Check that your Nepali passport qualifies for the visa type you need (tourist, business, family, education). Diplomatic / official passport holders may have different rules.
2. **Gather supporting documents** — Prepare: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages); Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended); ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed).
3. **Submit at VFS Global Georgia Visa Application Centre — Kathmandu** — Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.
4. **Track and collect** — Processing typically takes 5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).. Yatra's concierge tracks your application and notifies you on each status change.

## Frequently asked questions

### How long does a Georgia tourist visa take to process for Nepali citizens?

5 working days for e-Visa (most files decided in 24–72 hours).

### What bank balance is required for a Georgia visa?

Bank statement (last 3 months) showing capacity for the trip — recommended ending balance NPR 3 lakh (3,00,000)+ for a typical 7–14-day Georgia trip. Lower threshold than Schengen because Georgia is significantly cheaper to travel.

### How many days can Nepali citizens stay in Georgia on a tourist visa?

Up to 30 days per entry; total 90 days within any 180-day period across multiple visits. (Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Tourism).

### Where do Nepali citizens apply for a Georgia tourist visa?

Apply online at evisa.gov.ge -> fill form + upload documents + pay USD fee -> wait for email decision -> print e-Visa PDF -> present at port of entry alongside passport.

### What documents are required for a Georgia tourist visa from Nepal?

Required documents include: Nepali passport bio-page scan (≥ 6 months validity, ≥ 2 blank pages); Passport-style colour photograph (digital, white background); Confirmed return / onward air ticket; Hotel booking / accommodation proof for full stay; Bank statement (last 3 months, NPR 3 lakh ending balance recommended); ANY ONE income bundle — Business / Salary / Pension / Rental (only one needed); Income Details & Supporting Documents (For Visa Application); PAN Certificate.

### Where is the Georgia embassy in Nepal?

Embassy of Georgia — New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal) — B-72, Anand Niketan, New Delhi 110021, India. Phone: +91 11 4143 4747.

### Can Nepali citizens apply for a Georgia business visa?

Yes — Georgian e-Visa (Short-Stay) — Business. Business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, exhibitions — no employment in Georgia. Processing: 5 working days for e-Visa; 10–15 days for sticker visa at VFS..

### Is there an online portal to apply for a Georgia visa?

Yes — apply online at https://www.evisa.gov.ge (Georgian e-Visa portal — fastest path for Nepali tourists, business, treatment) · https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo (VFS Georgia Nepal — sticker-visa intake) · https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi · https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits) · https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA.

### How is the Georgia visa fee paid?

e-Visa: paid online by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx in USD during the application. Sticker visa: VFS service charge + courier in cash NPR or by card / QR at VFS Kathmandu counter. Embassy Delhi sticker visa: INR Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Embassy of Georgia" at any Indian bank.

### Can Yatra help with a Georgia visa application?

Yes — Yatra provides end-to-end visa assistance for Georgia including document preparation, appointment booking, application review, and a PNR-backed dummy ticket (NPR 999) when the embassy requires proof of onward travel.

## Sources

- https://www.evisa.gov.ge — Georgian e-Visa portal (Georgian MFA — fastest path for Nepali tourists)
- https://visa.vfsglobal.com/npl/en/geo — VFS Global Georgia Nepal one-pager (sticker visa intake)
- https://india.mfa.gov.ge — Embassy of Georgia New Delhi (consular jurisdiction over Nepal)
- https://sda.gov.ge — Service Development Agency (long-stay residence permits, processed at Public Service Halls)
- https://www.geoconsul.gov.ge — General Consular Service of Georgian MFA
- https://www.justice.gov.ge — Ministry of Justice of Georgia (Public Service Hall network)
- Georgian Law on the Legal Status of Foreigners and Stateless Persons (2014, amended 2023)
- Georgian unilateral visa-free reciprocity rule (since 2015): holders of valid Schengen / US / UK / OECD multi-entry short-stay visa or residence permit can enter Georgia visa-free for 90 days
- Georgian e-Visa fee schedule (2026): single-entry tourist USD 20–50 / business USD 50–100 / treatment USD 50 — paid in USD by Visa / MasterCard / AmEx
- Nepal joined the Hague Apostille Convention on 14 March 2024 — Nepal-issued documents apostilled by Nepal MoFA after that date are accepted by Georgian authorities without further consular legalisation

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*Yatra (https://yatraforfun.com) provides end-to-end visa assistance for Nepali citizens — document review, embassy submission, dummy ticket (NPR 999) when proof of onward travel is required.*